The Delhi High Court has reserved its verdict on the government’s move to ban Telegram over concerns that the messaging platform was being used to facilitate leaks of the NEET exam paper. The ban was imposed amid fears that Telegram groups were circulating confidential exam content, potentially compromising the integrity of the national medical entrance test, according to livemint.com.
During the hearing, the court questioned whether it was appropriate to block access to Telegram, which millions use for various purposes, to prevent the leak of exam papers. The bench raised concerns about balancing the right to privacy and freedom of communication against the need to protect exam integrity. Arguments focused on whether restricting Telegram’s entire platform was a proportionate response to the alleged misuse by certain users, as reported by livemint.com.
The case highlights the challenges authorities face in regulating digital platforms amid rising concerns over exam paper leaks in India. Telegram’s widespread use and encrypted messaging features complicate efforts to monitor and control content. Similar actions have been taken against other platforms in the past, but courts have increasingly scrutinized blanket bans for their impact on users’ rights, according to livemint.com.
The court’s decision is expected to clarify legal boundaries for platform accountability and government intervention in digital communication. The verdict will be closely watched by stakeholders in education and digital rights sectors. The Delhi High Court reserved its judgment on June 18, 2026, as reported by livemint.com.